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10,000m track championship walks and run
The 10,000m track championship walks and run plus junior walk races took place on Wednesday 8th May at the NSC. Top 3 in the run, (in fact, the only 3 in the run) were; 1st Murray Lambden, 2nd Stephen Brown, 3rd Kevin Vondy. Alex Eaton won the walk in 48m 13s and was recipient of the Albert Johnson Memorial trophy. Michael George finished 2nd in 48m 25s and Adam Cowin 3rd in 50m 45s. Ladies Champion was Northern AC's Michelle Turner in a time of 52m 43s with Steph Quayle runner-up in 62m 27s. In the supporting walks Archie Walter, Stephen Waddington, Jason Turner and Rebecca Greatbatch won the 1000m, 2000m, 3000m and 5000m events respectively.
Run Results Walk Results Supporting Walk events Results (all thanks to Bridget Kaneen)
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UKA and RWA National 20Km Racewalking Championships
Manx Harriers, Northern AC and IOM VAC racewalkers travelled to Coventry for the National 20Km Championships and Younger Age Group Racewalking Championshipson on Sunday 28th April. Full details of all performances in the report by Allan Callow U15 Bronze Medallist Tom Partington (right) was selected for the England RWA team to compete against Ireland in the Nihill Shield Match in Dublin in June.
Photos by Mark Easton Photos by Steve Partington Results from the Power of 10 (thanks Bridget Kaneen)
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Virgin London Marathon
Eight Manx Harriers athletes took part in the Virgin London Marathon on Sunday 21st April. Despite injury worries surfacing in the few days before the race Ed Gumbley was the fastest Manx man in a time of 2.37.44. Michael Garrett beat his personal best time from 2004 to record 2.50.06. The fastest Manx lady was Rebecca Wallace who ran a fantastic time of 3.01.16, a PB of almost 19 minutes set 2 years ago. Well done also to Katie Astin who competed in the Mini Marathon finishing in 18m 08s.
Full coverage and analysis by Murray Lambden here
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Fixture date changes confirmed for 20Km Walk and 10,000m track walks and run
Due to a fixture clash with Northern League home match, the Manx 20k Walk Championships has been rearranged for Sunday 8th September. The Isle of Man track 10,000 m run and walk championships has also had to be moved due to the temporary campsite arrangements in the athletics track infield during TT week. The alternative date for the 10,000 m track event is Wednesday 8th May.
There will be supporting distances for junior walkers with the walks getting
underway at 6.15 pm and the run at approximately 7.30 pm. Signing on will be on
the evening from 5.45 pm. (thanks to Bridget Kaneen)
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Sara Killey Memorial Walk
Michael George of Manx Harriers won the Sara Killey Memorial 50Km Walk on Sunday 21st April in a time of 4 hours 40min 30 sec, a personal best by over 12 minutes. Richard Gerrard was second in 4.41.04, third Vinny Lynch in 4.54.52 with Jock Waddington a close fourth in 4.54.53. Dave Walker of Manx Harriers was fifth in 5.02.
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Manx 10Km & Junior Racewalking Championships
Postponed from 24th March due to the weather, the Manx 10Km and Junior Age Group Racewalking Championships were held at the NSC Perimeter Roadway on Thursday April 4th at 6.30pm. The winner was Adam Cowin (pictured centre) in a time of 49.20 with runner up Alex Eaton (right) second in 50.23 and Brian Wade third in 53.03. Third on the road and winner of the Women's title was Michelle Turner (left) in a time of 50.23. Rebecca Greatbatch won the 5Km title in 29.40, with Jason Turner, Stephen Waddington and Harry Read taking the 3Km, 2Km and 1Km titles respectively. Photo by Murray Lambden. Full collection of Murray's photos here
Results (Thanks to Bridget Kaneen)
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Martin Bullock athlete sponsorship announced
Pictured: Martin Bullock ( centre ) owner of Martin Bullock Manxsport ( MBMS ) will be supporting
Ryan Fairclough ( left ) and Manx Harrier Rachael Franklin ( right ) during 2013. Martin
Bullock, Manxsport help will include regular sports therapy sessions, which will
prove extremely valuable during intensive training and competitive periods as
the momentum builds towards July and the Island Games in Bermuda. Both Rachael
and Ryan are capable of winning medals in Bermuda, and possibly, if everything
goes to plan this season, selection for Glasgow and the 2014 Commonwealth Games.
Martin Bullock, Manxsport also continues to support Glasgow Commonwealth Games
hopeful, Harriet Pryke (also of Manx Harriers) (thanks Gianni Epifani)
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365 Indoor Training
Manx Harriers indoor 365 training has been extended for another 6 weeks and the first session took place at the excellent facilities in St. Ninian’s Lower School, Bemahague, last
night 8/4/13.
The training times remain unchanged with registration at 5.50pm for 6 pm.
start until 7pm.
Directions – from Signpost corner travel towards Onchan on Hillberry Road until the first set of traffic lights and turn right into Heywood Avenue. Follow
the road down until you see the signs for the school
IMPORTANT : If parents go through the main car
park in front of the school to the LEFT of the school building
and drop off at the lower car park above the astro pitch they will see signs for
the Jubilee Sports Centre. The entrance to the sports centre is above the astro
pitch on that side of the site. The sports halls are along the corridor - only a
few metres on the left hand side of the corridor.
DO NOT to enter via the front door of the school as it is then a rather
difficult set of instructions to get to the sports complex. Much better to go
around the outside and enter the door on the astro pitch side of the
building.
The signs should be quite clear for the Jubilee Sports Centre.
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Up and Running sponsored Track and Field League
The Up and Running sponsored Manx Harriers Track and Field League 2013 gets underway on Wednesday 10th April.
Programme for the U9 and U11's is here
Programme for the U13's and upward is here
Signing on for the track and field league took place at the Manx Harriers clubhouse on Wednesday 3rd April. If you were unable to attend the signing on you can send the completed forms and cheques to Jenny Dowling (address on bottom of entry form) Entry form here
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Easter Festival of Running 2013
Congratulations to the organising committee of Chris Quine, Dave Ronan, Michelle Stevens, Dave Griffiths and Nicky Davison on a highly successful and very well organised 2013 Easter Festival of Running held in challenging conditions. Thanks also to all the sponsors, officials, helpers, marshals and competitors without whom the event would not happen.
The Manx Harriers star athlete of the festival was undoubtedly Gail Griffiths (pictured right) - a remarkable and inspirational veteran athlete who finished 3rd in the overall women's standings over the 3 festival events. Despite offering 20 free entries to club members, the uptake was poor and unfortunately Manx Harriers did not feature in the overall men's or women's team results. Gail was the only athlete running for the host club to finish all three events. www.easterfestival.info
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Inter Counties Cross Country
An exceptional performance from 14-year-old Katie Astin was the Manx highlight of last Saturday’s Inter Counties
Cross Country Championships at a very muddy Cofton Park in Birmingham (writes Dave Griffiths). Eight
athletes from the Isle of Man represented Lancashire at the championships which
were televised live by Sky Sports, including debutants Jason Moore, David
Mullarkey and Kirree Quayle.
Katie Astin ran the race of her
life so far to finish in a magnificent 12th place in the u15 girls
race out of 287 finishers, one of the highest placings ever achieved by a Manx
athlete in these championships. She began sensibly, holding back a little in the
early stages of the 4k race and holding a position in the mid-20s on the first
lap. By the time the athletes came back into view on the long downhill section
on the second and final lap, Katie had moved up to 11th place with an
impressively strong surge and was running superbly. In the frantic final dash
for the line she was just pipped by one of the chasing pack, but her
12th place finish was an outstanding effort. Katie’s diminutive
stature belies her strength and determination, and this was a real breakthrough
performance by a very talented young athlete.
David Mullarkey finished in an
excellent 69th place on his county debut in the u13 boys race,
looking smooth and composed throughout, and he will benefit greatly from the
experience.
Another excellent performance
came from Jason Moore, also making his county debut. In an extremely competitive
u17 men’s race he ran a hugely determined race to finish in 93rd position, confirming his progress towards becoming a very fine middle and long
distance athlete. Stephen Garrett was a little off the pace by his usual
standards in the same race, finishing in 193rd place.
Kirree Quayle was another
debutant, running in the u20 rather than the u17 women’s race in order to help
the team. Considering she is a specialist at shorter races rather than cross
country, she ran with a lot of courage and determination to come home in
134th position.
Three Manx athletes lined up for the senior women’s race, with the experienced Gail Griffiths running a
typically consistent and gritty race to finish in 151st position
against the best distance athletes in the country. Sisters Gemma Astin and Sarah
Astin were competing in the senior ranks for the first time and started well,
but a lack of recent training after injury forced them both to retire from the
race. This was a day when their younger sister Katie took the family
honours!
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The Tower Insurance Isle of Man Open 100 Mile Race Walk 2013
The Isle of Man will be the venue for the 2013 RWA National Long Distance Race Walking Championship, combined with a UK Centurions qualifying walk of 100 miles, a 24 hour Walk Challenge and a 20 miles 'Starlight Stroll' on 3rd-4th August at the NSC, Douglas. For full details of the event and details of how to enter visit www.isleofman100milewalk.co.uk
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New Manx Harriers hoodies available to order
To place your order complete the order form here (PDF) or here (Word). If you have any questions, please call Petra Atchison, Manx Harriers Track and Field Secretary on
202394 or email grantandpetra@manx.net You can also submit an order at any Track and Field club night.
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Jeff Ford Open Walks
Any walkers wishing to attend this event in Sheffield on 21st April, the entry form can be downloaded here. Sadly, this will be the last ever walks event to be held at Don Valley
Stadium
National 20Km and Younger Age Group Championships
Manx Harriers are organising a trip to this event in Coventry on 28th April, so if any club members
or others wish to join the trip to compete, they should contact Bridget 497594
or Liz 473340 to let us know as we will be booking travel and accommodation in the next week
or so. Details and entry form here
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National Cross Country Championships
National Hero; Keith Gerrard successfully defended his Senior Men's National Cross Country title at Herrington Park in Sunderland on Saturday 23rd February with a close, hard fought win outsprinting Steve Vernon of Stockport Harriers who finished a few second behind in second place. Extensive coverage with links to news reports, results, photos and video by Murray Lambden at www.manxathletics.com There were also some great performances by other Manx Harriers athletes in tough muddy and snowy conditions. Senior Men; 151st Alan Corlett; 296th Gianni Epifani; 734th Andy Fox; Senior Women; 88th Gail Griffiths; 134th Caroline Mayers; Junior Men; 21st Oliver Lockley; U17 Men; 89th Stephen Garrett; 91st Ammon Yeardsley; U15 Girls; 30th Katie Astin; U15 Boys; 134th Conor Davies; U13 Boys; 68th George Dickinson; U13 Girls; 76th Laura Dickinson
Full Results
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Peel Road Works & NSC Access
Please see information on the Peel Road works below for Manx Harriers members.
Whilst this will not affect the main outdoor or indoor NSC access points, the
rear overflow car park will be closed for approximately a week from the
4th March for works to improve it to allow it to be used during the
road works as a car park for the QB public house and NSC users.
Once done the vehicle access to this area will be from the main road through the current
gates (height restrictor will be fitted). The works are due to
start on Monday 11th March with an initial 7 week work programme on
Pulrose Bridge from the traffic lights to just before the Bowl main
entrance.
This area will be
closed to traffic for that period, so all access to the Bowl
entrance (access will be maintained during this works) will be from the Pulrose
end following the diversion signs via New Castletown Road and Groves Road. Once
completed this area of road will be opened again to traffic.
There will be signage
for the road closure, but if possible please can you advise all your staff/users
of the changes and how they will need to follow the diversions.
When the main works to
Peel Road start in May, 2 way traffic will be maintained between Pulrose Bridge
and the town centre, with 1 way traffic implemented on the section between the
QB roundabout and Pulrose Bridge after TT week (1 way from QB).
Colin McMullin
M.Inst.MSPA, Assistant
Manager, Department of Community, Culture and Leisure, National Sports Centre
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Up and Running Winter Walking League Round 5
Nicola
Quinn (pictured right by Steve Partington) finished in second place in the 10Km walk in the final round of the Up & Running
Winter League Walk on Sunday 3rd February securing victory in the
league. Tom Partington (also pictured right) was the overal winner of the 5Km league.
10km:
293 - Nicola Quinn;
282 - Dale
Farquhar; 280 - Jane Farquhar;
275 - Stewart Jones;
275 - Richard Wild;
273 - Dick
Callin
5km:
296 - Tom
Partington; 292 - Enid Watson;
288 - Louise Smith
photos by Murray Lambden video by Murray Lambden results by Bridget Kaneen and Steve Taylor
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Jude's Sportshall Athletics
The above picture (taken by Melanie Jansen) is of the Manx Harriers youngsters who took part in the Judes Sportshall competition on Sunday 27th January at the NSC.sports hall. Northern A.C. took the honours with a strong squad of juniors. The Manx Harriers team was somewhat depleted on the day due to illness and other commitments, but they all gave 100% effort and worked their socks off all afternoon and a great time was had by all, making the team managers and parents very proud. Big thanks to Western A.C. who did a fantastic job as ever in organising this yearly event for the Islands younger club members. Thanks Bridget Kaneen
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Up and Running Winter Walking League Final Round (5)
The final round of the Up and Running Winter Walking League
takes place at the National Sports Centre perimeter roadway on Sunday 3rd
February 2012. Signing on is at Manx Harriers clubhouse from 9.15 am and first
off will be the junior 1km event at 10.am followed by the senior 5km and 10km
events which will be set off on handicap. Refreshments and the presentation of the league will take
place on the conclusion of racing. Entry fees are £5 for unattached walkers and £4 for athletics
club members and £1 for junior walkers and all athletes will be made
welcome.
Previous Rounds Results/photos
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Free places offer for club members in Easter Festival of Running:
The Manx Harriers Comittee have kindly agreed to sponsor the first 20 Manx Harriers athletes to enter this year's Easter Festival of Running; To take advantage of this fabulous offer you must:
1. Be a first claim member of Manx Harriers 2. Complete and return an entry form - see www.easterfestival.info - and return as intructed on the entry form 3. Enter all three event races. Please note the online entry facility is not available for this offer.
The value of this offer is £16. If you wish to have a full Festival entry, which includes a commemorative t-shirt, presentation ticket, coach travel to/from Port Erin and Peel, you must include a cheque for an addtional £9 or pay the relevant amount if you want to purchase any of the previuosly named items. Remember, the club are supporting 20 places and "once the're gone, the're gone!" Also, bear in mind that there is a special prize this year for the best local team over the three days.
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Attention all Young Athletes in the U13
and U15 Age Groups
There is a meeting for any young U13/U15 age group athletes and parentswho are interested in competing in the new Youth Development League in the UK that replaces the former Young Athletes League. Manx Harriers will be part of a
composite Isle of Man Youth Team, supported by all clubs on the Isle of Man.
Please see the attached poster for details. This is a really exciting year for
young athletes at the club. Young athletes will be able to compete at three
levels; against their own club members at Manx Harriers Track and Field League;
the IOMAA Open Meetings and the Youth Development League in the UK. The Manx
Harriers T & F League dates fit in between IOMAA and YDL meetings and these
are 10th April, 1st May, 15th May, 19th June, 10th July and 17th July. The
IOMAA Open Meetings will be 17th April, 22nd May, 12th June and 3rd July. The
YDL meetings are 4th May, 1st June, 22nd June and 13th July. (thanks to Niall McGarrigle)
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Club Membership Update for 2013
As you may be aware, there is a large hike in affiliation fees to England Athletics proposed for next year. The club is extending membership of the 2012 season through to end of March 2013 in line with the England athletics end of year, with subscriptions now due at March end instead of January as was customary. However any potential new members can join now and their membership will extend till March 2014 although they will have to pay the new affiliation fee when it comes into effect in April so that their affiliation is up to date. Contact bridget@manx.net for further information.
Membership Forms April 2013- March 2014 now available (Thanks to Jenny Dowling)
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Lancashire Track & Field Championships
The Club are organising a trip the Lancashire Championships again this year for all athletes wishing to compete. Parents, coaches and officials are also welcome to come along too. The meeting is on Saturday and Sunday 25th and 26th May. We need to get an idea of numbers for booking the ferry and accommodation. Its likely we will travel on Friday 24th May on the Manannan departing 3pm, and returning to IOM on Sunday 26th May from Liverpool at 7.15pm. Anyone wishing to travel and stay with us please register your interest by emailing Niall on niall_mcgarrigle@manx.net by 30th January 2013. Once we know the full details of the trip we will be back in contact.
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Lancashire Cross Country Championships
Manx Harriers claimed 4 medals at the Lancashire Cross Country Championships at Witton Park Blackburn on Saturday 5th January, the highlightsof which were Niall Caley's Gold in the U11 Boys race and Katie Astin's Silver in the U15 Girls race. MH results as follows; U11 Boys 1st Niall Caley GOLD ; U11 Girls 23rd Megan Cannell; U13 Boys 10th George Dickinson, 39th Jayden Fayle; U13 Girls 17th Laura Dickinson; U15 Boys 16th Conor Davies; U15 Girls 2nd Katie Astin SILVER; U17 Men 4th Stephen Garrett, 9th Ammon Yeardsley; Senior Women 6th Gail Griffiths (3rd Vet GOLD V45), 16th Caroline Mayers (7th Vet); Senior Men 4th Kevin Loundes, 9th Andy Barron, 15th Alan Corlett, 18th Mike Garrett (2nd Vet SILVER), 34th Gianni Epifani (6th Vet), 85th Andy Fox (37th Vet), 92nd Murray Lambden (42nd Vet),
Results here & Coverage by Murray Lambden Photos by Whiteflyer Photography
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Up and Running Winter Walking League Round 4
Jane and Tony Artz pictured by Murray Lambden in Round 4 of the Up and Running Winter League walks series at Ronaldsway Industrial Estate on Sunday 6th January 2013. Tony was the winner of the 10Km race on handicap whilst Jane was second in the 5Km behind Tom Partington whose Dad Steve recorded the fastest 10Km of the day in 49m 23s.
Murray Lambden's photos here and Results thanks to Bridget Kaneen here
Round 1 Results and Photos Round 2 Results Round 3 Results
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